2024 NHSSCA Ohio State Clinic

8:00-12:00 pm – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

8:30-8:45 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach Logan Neff, Director of Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Mindset

9:00-10:15 am – LECTURE
Chess Not Checkers: A Strategic Approach for the S&C Professional by Stacie Skodinski

OVERVIEW: In today’s ever-changing athletic landscape, strength and conditioning coaches must think beyond the daily grind and focus on the bigger picture. This dynamic presentation is your opportunity to gain the principled strategies you need to thrive in your career.

What You’ll Gain:

• Learn how to strategically plan for long-term success in a field that demands adaptability.
• Explore the critical skills of mentoring, coaching, and leadership to elevate your impact.
• Discover how to approach your career with the precision and foresight of a chess master—making every move count.
• Gain insights into building a sustainable future for your personal and professional growth in S&C.

This session goes beyond the Xs and Os of coaching, delivering real-world tactics to help you navigate challenges, define your “game,” and position yourself for success. Don’t miss this chance to take your career to the next level—this isn’t  just a presentation, it’s your blueprint for a winning strategy!

10:30-11:45 am – LECTURE
Master Prep Hockey Programming: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Elite Teams by Lawrence Wynn

OVERVIEW: Are you ready to elevate your prep hockey training program? This in-depth presentation provides the keys to implementing a successful year-round program for boys and girls prep hockey teams, tailored to the unique demands of a grueling 10-month competitive season.

What you’ll gain:

• Strategies for hip training—a critical component for optimizing mobility, power, and performance on the ice.
• Insights into accommodating resistance to enhance strength while minimizing wear and tear.
• Tools to individualize your programming for every athlete, ensuring their unique needs are met.
• A breakdown of the training qualities and modalities needed to keep athletes fresh, strong, and ready to perform throughout the season.

Whether you’re coaching your first hockey team or refining your approach, this session provides expert insights and actionable strategies to help your athletes succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to redefine your prep hockey programming and lead your team to peak performance—both on and off the ice!

11:50-12:45 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED

More Than a Meal, It’s a Networking Opportunity: Lunch at the NHSSCA Clinic is not just about grabbing a plate and catching up with your usual circle. It’s a chance to collaborate, share, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just stepping into the field of high school strength and conditioning, this is your moment to connect with coaches who inspire, mentor, and challenge you to grow.

If you leave this clinic without making at least one new connection, you’ve missed an incredible opportunity to grow professionally and personally. The NHSSCA is more than an organization—it’s a #FAMILY, built on shared knowledge, support, and a commitment to making each other better.

So, don’t just eat—engage, listen, and learn. The people sitting around you might change how you approach coaching forever. Let’s make this lunch one to remember! #NHSSCA #FAMILY #CoachingConnections #GrowYourNetwork

12:45-2:00 pm – LECTURE
Break Through Nutritional Roadblocks: A Must-Attend Session for High School Strength Coaches by Brandon Spickler

OVERVIEW: Are your athletes struggling with nutrition challenges that affect their performance? This presentation will empower you with practical solutions to tackle the most common nutritional roadblocks high school athletes face today.

Why you should attend:

• Cut through the noise: Learn how to combat misinformation from social media influencers and non-credentialed sources. Discover where to find reputable content and the credentials to trust.
• Tackle meal skipping and poor eating habits: Gain strategies to help athletes prioritize nutrition despite busy schedules.
• Shift focus from supplements to real food: Educate athletes on building a strong nutritional foundation before relying on supplements.
• Address energy drink overuse: Understand the impact of energy drinks and teach athletes healthier alternatives for sustained performance.
• Learn from real-world experience: Insights gathered from over a decade of coaching high school athletes.

Whether you’re dealing with nutrition novices or trying to counteract bad habits, this session equips you with actionable tools and strategies to help your athletes fuel for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of nutrition as a performance driver. Join us and learn how to guide your athletes toward healthier, more effective habits!

2:15-3:30 pm – LECTURE
Blueprint for Success: Insights from an Athletic Director for High School Strength Coaches by Travis Lombardozzi and Jim Kovi

OVERVIEW: Strength and conditioning coaches at the high school level juggle multiple roles, serving athletes, programs, and administrators with dedication and skill. But what does it truly take to thrive in this demanding environment? This presentation offers an athletic director’s perspective on how to build a successful partnership between coaches and administration.

What you’ll gain:

• Understand the multipurpose role: Learn how to effectively manage the diverse responsibilities of a high school strength coach.
• Discover the power of teamwork: Explore how collaboration between coaches and administrators creates a winning formula for athletes and programs alike.
• Support and facilitation strategies: Get actionable insights on how ADs can empower strength coaches to thrive.
• Coach-focused solutions: Learn how to align your goals as a coach with the broader mission of supporting student-athletes.

This session dives into the keys to a strong coach-AD relationship and how it drives success for the entire athletic program. Whether you’re an experienced coach or just starting out, this presentation will equip you with practical strategies to build stronger relationships and elevate your program to new heights.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from the administrative side and ensure your blueprint for success is set!

3:45-4:00 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
Coach Logan Neff